Property Renting Guide by NoPlaceLikeHome

Renting a property can often be a very attractive option because it offers the tenant considerable flexibility along with the ability to walk away and either upgrade or downgrade easily and at minimum cost. However, the process of renting a property in India can certainly be quite time consuming and stressful.

At NoPlaceLikeHome, we hope to help prospective tenants by listing the various steps most renters go through en route to securing a rental property. We’ve also elaborated on each step by including links to full articles to help prospective tenants get a better idea of what to expect at each step of the home rental process.

Affordability

The question of affordability is a personal one and will vary based on an individual’s circumstances. However, this article on rental affordability sets a framework in place to help prospective tenants try to understand how much they can afford to spend each month on rent.

For rental properties, we are an end-to-end service provider for both the landlord AND the tenant. This means that we provide the landlord and tenant with free legal services through our legal partners for all properties rented though our website.

Legal Services

Moving In

As a tenant, you not only have to go through the hassles of packing and notifications before moving but also need to go through the additional steps of doing an inventory for the apartment. During this stage if you find any problems, it’s best to notify the landlord immediately to avoid problems later.

Lastly, after you’ve moved in, walk around the area and familiarize yourself the nearest amenities and maybe even introduce yourself to the neighbours who might give you additional insight into issues associated with the flat and building.

Home Insurance

It might be worth getting contents insurance to cover the cost of your valuables. There are a number of insurance companies in India offering contents insurance so feel free to shop around. A number of exemptions may apply so please read the policy document carefully.